5/5 - Excellent
Uji is a great little town to pick up green tea, and the best green tea ice cream I've ever had. There is shop after shop of green tea, and apparently they are one of the biggest tea producers in Japan.

When in Rokujizō and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Fushimi Castle or Manpuku-ji and hop on the metro to see more the city at JR Rokujizo Station or Rokujizo Station.

Check out the monuments, gardens, and river views while spending some time in Utoro. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighborhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Nintendo Museum or Aeon Mall Kumiyama.

Amazing time. Great hospitality. No problems
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025

Beautiful hotel, staff was extremely accommodating.
Reviewed on Nov 1, 2025

Very clean, excellent location, onsen was amazing.
Reviewed on Oct 29, 2025

The Minn Gion is a very good choice. I gave it 4 stars becasue I am a hard marker. It is well located in the northern part of the Gion district but only 5 to 10 minutes walk due south to the heart of the district. Compact, clean rooms with kitchenette and amenities. While the on-site staff is hidden ...
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025

We enjoyed our stay at Monday. The room was large in comparison to other hotels in Japan. We enjoyed the laundry machine and kitchen… and the food mart was located conveniently next door. The only complaints we had were we found the bed uncomfortable and the room smelled of curry when we arrived. ...
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025

This hotel is amazing and one of the best I have ever stayed in. The room was very spacious, modern yet traditional, comfortable, clean and the bathroom was superb - a large walk in shower and Japanese bath which was excellent with all the walking I had been doing. There is also a washer/dryer in ...
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025

Constructed entirely without nails and built on high poles, this temple is part of a World Heritage Site and offers visitors both beauty and history.

Come to this market in the heart of the city to experience the authentic sights, smells and sounds of the bartering vendors and their traditional food.

This shrine at the base of Inari Mountain is dedicated to the goddess of rice and prosperity. See its thousands of red gates around a network of beautiful trails.

In a city known for its temples and other ancient relics, this observation point catches the eye as an example of 20th-century innovation.

Visit the world of the wealthy and powerful shogun, in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.

Built in the 14th century for a shogun, then rebuilt twice, this temple is now a Buddhist site and its top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf.






Uji is a great little town to pick up green tea, and the best green tea ice cream I've ever had. There is shop after shop of green tea, and apparently they are one of the biggest tea producers in Japan.
